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title: “About” date: 2020-12-01T10:08:18+01:00 draft: false type: about

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	Eclipse BaSyx is the open source implementation of the key concepts defined by Platform Industrie 4.0, such as the Asset Administration Shell. 
	It provides extendable software development kits for Java, C++, and C#.
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	The Eclipse BaSyx platform addresses challenges such as changeable production to enable individualized goods, exploiting big data analytics and connecting heterogeneous devices and systems while minimizing downtime and other associated costs.
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	In the following video Frank Schnicke is explaining the BaSyx middleware by using a model factory (English subtitles provided).
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	You can learn more about BaSyx in our detailed documentation provided on the <a href="https://wiki.eclipse.org/BaSyx">Eclipse Foundation Wiki</a> or by contacting us on <a href="basyx-dev@eclipse.org">basyx-dev@eclipse.org</a>.
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	The Project is actively supported by the German <a href="https://www.basys40.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BaSys 4.2 research project</a>, which focuses on research and specification of key Industrie 4.0 concepts, participates in standardization activities, and integrates existing standards and technologies into an Industrie 4.0 middleware project. 
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